[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 149 (Thursday, November 10, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H10147]
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                        House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  Lord of all the earth, the sea and sky, in today's world, when we 
take to flight, it is not just in fanciful imagination or escape, nor 
always in mystic prayer. Physically we fly in the sky over this 
resourceful Nation and survey the many blessings You shower upon Your 
people.
  We marvel at Your Creation and Your infinity beyond.
  By placing ourselves in the hands of an experienced flight crew and 
of sophisticated aircraft, we form an uncertain community of trust and 
sheer abandon. We become accountable to one another for tentative 
security. We share a common destination and seek freedom from 
turbulence along the way.
  Together we hope for peace in the end.
  Lord, help the frequent fliers of Congress understand the parable of 
their flight. Lift them with the wings of inspiration and 
accountability to take us beyond our confinement to new heights of 
progress and integrity while caring for the most needy and the most 
frightened traveling with us. Our hope is placed in their leadership 
and Your power to hold us in this moment of suspension now and forever. 
Amen.

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